Shoko Toda
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Shoko Toda
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
All levels (beginners and kids) are welcome! A short course for trip has opened!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
All levels (beginners and kids) are welcome! A short course for trip has opened!
From JapanLiving in Shizuoka, Japan (20:46 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 2, 2021Interest topicGamingTravelAnimation & ComicsFoodFilms & TV Series
Hello! I am Shoko, a professional Japanese teacher. I've been teaching Japanese for more than 6 years. I am qualified and try to make all the content easy to understand. In addition, I always keep in mind to make my lessons fun, and cozy, and never make you nervous to speak Japanese.
Beginner language learners tend to feel nervous about speaking and become less confident because of teachers' too much correction. I never make you feel like that! Please relax and enjoy Japanese :)
Me as a Teacher
Teaching experience
Got certificate of Japanese education and teaching
B.A University in Japan
6＋ years, 300＋ students for all levels
High school in New Zealand for 1 year
Language school in Japan as volunteer works
A language school in the UK for 1 year.
A private lessons at the company in the UK for 1 year.
Private online lessons since 2019 - 2024My lessons & teaching style
Lesson plan example for beginners
Lesson 1. Self introduction and Hiragana alphabets
Lesson 2. Asking direction and Hiragana
Lesson 3. Shopping and Hiragana
Lesson 4. Ordering at restaurant and Hiragana
Lesson 5. Transportation and Hiragana
Lesson 6 Socializing conversation and Hiragana(Complete!)
You will get homework for each lesson! (If you want)
For intermediate and upper level learners
I will customize your lessons depending on your learning speeds. Of course I will change lesson plans if you would like to focus on specific things (e.g. Business conversation, Exams, JLPT, Daily conversation etc.). Let's discuss in the trial lesson!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
Certificates
Certificate of completion - Yamaguchi prefectural university - 2016Teaching Japanese as a foreign language course for 4 years plus actual teaching assistant experience in a high school in New Zealand.
Certificate verified
Certificate of Japanese teacher - Yamaguchi Prefectural university - 2016Certificate of completion teaching Japanese as a foreign language course
Certificate verified
日本語教師教育課程修了証明書 - 山口県立大学 - 2016Certificate of completion teaching Japanese as a foreign language course
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
Head teacher of Japanese department
2019 - Current
Japanese teacher
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - International courseLearned wide range of international cultural things. Mainly Japanese education and Buddhism.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Senior Japanese teacherWorked as a senior Japanese teacher in the private language school for almost 2 years. In addition I organized culture experience events like kimono and Japanese calligraphy.
2016 - 2019
SalesDeep understanding for Japanese culture kimono. I do Japanese lessons of kimono and students love learning about kimono and Japanese history. It can be a fun part of lessons.
2013 - 2014
Japanese teacher assistantJapanese lesson assistant for year 9 to year 13 students
2017 - 2018
Counselor and teacherTeach Japanese and Japanese culture for foreign kids live in Shizuoka. Volunteer work.
5.0
Rating
285
Students
4,955
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
195 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Japanese for totally beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials2,195 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 8% off
日本語レッスン Intermediate level
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,127 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 8% off
Challenge! Super intensive course! (You will need to book 2 lessons per week)
A1 - A2Language Essentials867 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Japanese for trip (short course)
A1Language Essentials23 lessons completed
USD 23.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (3)
221 Reviews
Charlie
6 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shoko-Sensei’s classes are always so good! She provides the same questions at the beginning of each class so I can get into the practice of how to answer. The topics she comes up with are very useful and enjoyable. I highly recommend her, especially if you’re new to Japanese
Aug 19, 2024
Autumn
57 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve had a few lessons and I already feel confident and motivated. Shoko 先生 always takes the time to make sure I understand everything and answers my questions thoroughly. The homework and flash cards she provides have allowed me to remember the lesson and apply the knowledge I’ve accumulated. I appreciate you, Shoko 先生, for your efforts!
Apr 19, 2024
Rian (ライアン）Leggett
126 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
ありがとうございました！Another great lesson with しょこ先生。This week Shoko taught me more kanji, we did a JLPT N5 kanji review, reviewed the より、のほうが comparisons and learnt how to conjugate adjectives into the くて、で forms! また来週ね！
Feb 20, 2022
Jessica
27 Japanese lessons
My Daughter had a teacher previously, and she was great, so that's why I chose her. She's wonderful and so patient! I highly recommend her!
Sep 13, 2024
Rhonda Wilks
8 Japanese lessons
Practical lesson that will be very helpful for my trip to Japan. Arigatoo gozaimasu, Shoko San!
Aug 25, 2024
AJ Thiel
14 Japanese lessons
Shoko 先生 is a marvelous teacher! I was SO nervous for my first class, but she made me feel comfortable right away and I am not afraid to make mistakes when we practice speaking! She is very flexible when it comes to all the questions I ask or when discussion naturally comes up. This makes class a fun mix of both textbook and organic lessons. I would highly recommend her. Shoko先生、ありがとうございました。クラスがとても楽しいです！
Aug 6, 2024
Trial Lesson
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